Varkala Cliff : Tentative list of World Heritage Sites UNESCO has placed the Varkala Cliff on its tentative list of World Heritage Sites. Varkala Cliff is a beautiful natural formation located in Varkala, a coastal town in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala. This cliff along Kerala’s coastline exposes the Warkalli Formation of the Mio-Pliocene age (13 […]
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Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal
Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal: The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs formally launched the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) in New Delhi. Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal is a statutory appellate body established under the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (CGST Act). It hears various appeals under […]
UNEP Young Champions of the Earth Award 2025
UNEP Young Champions of the Earth Award 2025: UNEP announced the 2025 Young Champions of the Earth award, recognising innovators from India, Kenya, and the US. UNEP Young Champions of the Earth Award 2025 is UNEP’s flagship youth engagement award, recognising young entrepreneurs under 30 with bold environmental solutions. Launched in Established in 2017, relaunched […]
International Seabed Authority’s 8th Annual Contractors Meeting 2025
International Seabed Authority’s 8th Annual Contractors Meeting 2025: India hosted the 8th Annual Contractors’ Meeting of the ISA at CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography, Goa bringing global experts together to discuss deep-sea exploration. The meeting also emphasizes sustainable resource management, in line with India’s Deep Ocean Mission and the “common heritage of mankind” vision. The meeting […]
Apterichtus kanniyakumari
Apterichtus kanniyakumari: It is a species of finless snake eel belonging to the genus Apterichtus was discovered off the Colachel coast. It has distinct golden-yellow body colouration, ventral side of head pale white with yellow lines along the lower jaw. It consists of three black blotches including one behind the eyes followed by one in […]
Oju Hydel Project
Oju Hydel Project: The central government has granted environmental clearance to the Oju Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Subansiri district, paving the way for the construction of one of India’s largest hydroelectric projects, near the China border. Oju Hydroelectric Project is a 2,220 MW run-of-river hydro project. It aims to tap into the Subansiri […]
Ladakh Protests
Ladakh Protests: Violent protests in Leh, Ladakh demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule status led to four deaths and over 30 injuries. Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 15-day hunger strike amid escalating unrest. In 2019, after abrogation of Article 370, the J&K Reorganisation Act bifurcated Jammu & Kashmir into two UTs—J&K (with legislature) and Ladakh (without […]
India test-fires Agni-Prime missile from rail-based mobile launcher
India test-fires Agni-Prime missile from rail-based mobile launcher: India successfully test-fired the Agni-Prime intermediate-range missile from a rail-based mobile launcher, a first-of-its-kind launch that enhances mobility and stealth in strategic deterrence. Agni-Prime (Agni-P): A next-generation, nuclear-capable intermediate-range ballistic missile. Part of India’s Agni missile series, designed to strengthen strategic deterrence under the Strategic Forces Command […]
Special and Differential Treatment (SDT)
Special and Differential Treatment (SDT) China announced it will no longer seek new “special and differential treatment” (S&DT) at WTO talks, marking a shift in its trade stance. S&DT provisions are special rights in WTO agreements that grant developing and least-developed countries (LDCs) flexibility in implementing trade commitments. They provide longer transition periods, softer obligations, […]
7th Future Food Forum 2025 Begins in Dubai
7th Future Food Forum 2025 Begins in Dubai: The 7th Future Food Forum 2025 officially commenced in Dubai, convening key stakeholders from governments, businesses, and academia to address the most pressing challenges and opportunities in the global food system. With a strong focus on food security, sustainability, and trade, the event aims to foster regional […]
